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Test Code HBSAG Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Serum

Specimen Volume

1.0 mL

Preferred Specimen

Gold (SST) (Serum)

Alternate Specimen

Varies

Specimen Handling Instructions

Stat available for Labor and Delivery patients only. Alternate sample types are acceptable in limited circumstances. Please contact a Lead/Senior Technologist

Transport

Routine courier pick-up

Cutoff Time

Mon-Fri 11 a.m.

Department

Chemistry

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

Stat Turn-around Time

4 Hours

Routine Turn-around Time

1 Day

Reference Ranges

Negative